An indicted suspect and his attorney are seated in an interrogation room at the police station. Without informing the suspect or attorney, the police allow a witness to observe them through a window in the room's wall to determine if the victim can identify anyone in the room as the perpetrator. How is such a situation likely to be viewed by the courts?

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This procedure is a violation of the defendant's rights, specifically their right to due process and the right to privacy. Allowing a witness to observe an interrogation without informing the suspect or attorney can create a coercive and intimidating environment, which could lead to a false identification or confession. The court would likely view this as a violation of the defendant's rights and may exclude any evidence obtained from this procedure.

An Indicted Suspect and His Attorney Are Seated in an Interrogation